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N843 UEP

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,540 mi
Last recorded90,540 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN843 UEP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2011 90,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,907 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 80,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2009 75,534 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 75,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat

Pass 18 Feb 2008 72,745 miles

o/s front flexi cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 70,611 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N843 UEP is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N843 UEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N843 UEP registered?

N843 UEP is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N843 UEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N843 UEP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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